Dye sublimation printer malfunctioning? A few maintenance tips will suffice.
How much do you know about routine maintenance of your dyye sublimation printer? Have you never dedicated time to systematic maintenance since purchasing the machine? To truly maximize its value, routine maintenance alone is essential.
How much do you know about routine maintenance of your dyye sublimation printer? Have you never dedicated time to systematic maintenance since purchasing the machine? To truly maximize its value, routine maintenance alone is essential.
Daily maintenance content
Raster: Inspect the raster for dust and stains. If cleaning is necessary, wipe it with a white cloth dampened with alcohol. The cleanliness and position of the raster will affect the print head movement and printing quality.
Filter: Regularly check for blockages and clean or replace as needed.
Ink Stack Cap: Keep it clean at all times, as it is the component that directly contacts the print head.
Scraper Blade: Keep the ink stack cleaning unit clean and the scraper blade clean and undamaged to avoid affecting ink scraping performance.
Ink Cartridges and Waste Ink Reservoirs: Clean ink cartridges and waste ink containers regularly. Over time, ink residue at the bottom of ink cartridges and waste ink containers may clump, causing poor ink flow. Regular cleaning of ink cartridges and waste ink containers is necessary.
Ink: Ensure ink cartridges have sufficient ink to prevent the print head from running dry, which can cause print head damage and blockage.
Print Platform: Keep the print platform free of foreign objects to prevent scratches and damage to the print head.
Printhead: Regularly check the printhead mirror and surrounding area for debris buildup and clean it. Move the carriage to the cleaning position and use a cotton swab dipped in cleaning solution to remove ink residue around the printhead to avoid affecting the cleaning effect.
Ink Cartridges: After prolonged use, check if the ink cartridges are loose.
Transmission Components: Apply grease to transmission components. Regularly add lubricating grease to gear meshing points, such as the air shaft gears for feeding and receiving, guide rail sliders, and ink stack lifting mechanism. (It is recommended to add an appropriate amount of lubricating grease to the long belt of the horizontal carriage motor to effectively reduce noise.)
Electrical Inspection: Check the power cord and socket for signs of aging.
Dryer: Regularly check the dryer power supply for aging and the internal lamps for damage.
Air Pump: Check if the air pump pressure is normal. Operating Environment Requirements: The room should be dust-free to avoid dust affecting the printing material coating and ink consumables.
Environmental requirements
1. Keep the indoor environment dust-free. Do not place it in environments prone to smoke and dust. Keep the floor clean.
2. Maintain a constant temperature and humidity environment. Generally, the temperature should be between 18℃ and 30℃, and the humidity between 35% and 65%.
3. Do not place any objects, especially liquids, on the machine surface.
4. The machine must be placed on a level surface. Ensure the material is level when loading; otherwise, long prints may be misaligned.
5. Do not place frequently used household appliances near the machine. Keep it away from strong magnetic and electric fields.